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You Are Invited to the 2024 Vermont Voices of Medicine Advocacy Breakfasts
Please join us in
January to meet your lawmakers and to advocate for health care
policies over coffee and a light breakfast. These breakfasts, which
will be held in the cafeteria at the Vermont Statehouse in Montpelier, are
an informal opportunity to educate lawmakers on ways to improve Vermont's
practice environment. Each breakfast starts on specific Thursdays and runs
from 7:30-9 AM.
The Vermont Medical Society
(VMS) will be hosting several of the breakfasts with others hosted
by the Vermont Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of
Pediatrics Vermont Chapter, the Vermont Ophthalmological Society, the Vermont
Psychiatric Association, the OB/GYN residency program, and Larner College of
Medicine medical students. Please RSVP to attend the breakfasts being hosted by
the specialty society of which you are a member. The VMS advocacy breakfasts
are open to all specialties to attend. Please reach out to Jill
Sudhoff-Guerin at jsudhoffguerin@vtmd.org
if you have any questions.
Click here for the list of dates & to register.
Click here for more information. |
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Seeking Feedback on Streamlining the Vermont MD Licensure Process
Act 4 of 2023 (Section 6) requires the Vermont Board of Medical Practice to report to the legislature by January 15th regarding options for streamlining and modernizing the physician licensure process. The Vermont Medical Society and Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems are gathering input to provide to the Board of Medical Practice regarding potential changes to the licensure process and any barriers to licensure you, your colleagues or staff may have faced. Please respond to a brief 3-question survey here. Reach out to jbarnard@vtmd.org with any questions or concerns. |
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Submit a Resolution to VMS – Help Direct the Work of YOUR Society
VMS welcomes members to submit resolution ideas. Resolutions set the policy positions of VMS and often drive VMS advocacy work at the state and federal levels.
Resolutions can be submitted on a year-round basis, any time by any VMS member or group of members, including student members. Resolutions are intended to express composite positions of the VMS and are to suggest a significant course of action to be taken by the Society. To see adopted VMS resolutions, click here.
Once a resolution idea is submitted by a member, the resolution will be reviewed by VMS staff, who may assist with further drafting or clarification. Resolutions are then distributed for comment and non-binding survey to all membership. At a Board meeting after gathering member feedback, the VMS Board will review the resolution and feedback of membership. All resolutions presented to the Board then require a majority vote of the Board for action, including adoption, amendment or referral.
To submit a resolution idea, please fill out the form, available here or contact jbarnard@vtmd.org for further assistance. |
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Overdose Prevention Centers and Eliminating Penalties for Drug Possession: Exploring Health Centered Approaches to Addressing Substance Use
Join the VMS on Monday, September 25th 12-1pm for a webinar (virtual via zoom) which will include national experts sharing the evidence for authorizing overdose prevention centers and eliminating criminal penalties for possessing personal use quantities of illicit drugs, two topics likely to come before the Vermont legislature in 2024. Please join us along with speakers Brandon Marshall, PhD and Ryan Kelly, MD, MS to learn more about these strategies and inform policy discussions.
With planning assistance from the Drug Policy Alliance Register here. |
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September Edition of Vermont Vaccine Program Update
The Vermont Vaccine Program has released its September program update, containing important news about fall RSV, COVID and flu vaccines. They will also be holding an informational webinar for practices on Thursday, September 28, 2023. Click here to see the full issue. |
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Commissioner of Health Public Health Notes from Update and Next Call This Thursday, September 7th The Commissioner of Health, Mark Levine, MD, joined the VMS for a public health update on August 3rd. You can find the notes here.
The next Public Health Update will be Thursday, September 7th at 12:30 pm. Hear about the the most pressing public health information affecting the state and nation and have the opportunity to submit questions to Dr. Levine who will answer them, time-permitting.
You can join the zoom meetings here. |
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Vermont Medicaid Renewals Continue
Vermont Medicaid renewals are mailed the month a member's renewal is due. Most households will receive a text message or phone call in advance of this mailing. They will also receive text and email reminders 2 weeks after the initial notice. It is important that members pay close attention to all notices. Many resources are available to assist practices and can be found at https://dvha.vermont.gov/partners-providers. It is also important for practices to check member eligibility prior to each visit to ensure claims aren't denied for lack of eligibility. |
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Do You Know How to Recognize Mpox and Its Mimickers?
Mpox is a viral illness that is mainly spread through close, personal (skin-to-skin) contact with someone who is infected. The most common symptom is a well circumscribed, firm rash, which may look like pimples, blisters, umbilicated lesions , sores, or other more common rashes such as chicken pox, syphilis, or shingles.. Lesions may also occur in genital, anorectal and oral areas. The rash can present as a single lesion or more disseminated. The rash can be extremely painful and leave scars Other prodromal symptoms may include fever, headache, muscle aches, backaches, swollen lymph nodes, chills, and exhaustion may occur after the rash onset or not at all. To view images of mpox, learn what to do if you expect mpox, and more, visit here. |
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Medical Office Space for Lease or Purchase
Four units of 2200 sf, 2 units of 4400 sf, or total of 9800 sf on two floors on Park Avenue in Williston. Will upgrade and renovate for tenants needs; will consider leasing/fitting up as shared medical office space. For floor plan, additional listing information and contact, see:
www.donahueassociatesvt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/28ParkAveLEASE_tear-2.pdf |
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Free State Park Passes for Your Patients
In our 10th Year for this program, the Vermont Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports and the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation proudly offer free day use State Park Passes for your patients. The prescriptions are distributed to physician offices. The purpose is to give physicians and their colleagues a meaningful way to discuss with their patients the importance of outdoor exercise and the obvious connection between exercise and good health. This year we hope to reach as many diverse groups as we can. If you have questions or if you are interested in participating this year, please let us know at dbutsch@gmail.com. Please let us know how many prescription pads of 50 each you think you will be able to use when you reach out and if you are interested in posters that we may be able to send you. The prescriptions are numbered and we hope to be able to tell which of your prescriptions were turned in at a State Park if you ask in the fall. |
EVENTS
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Save the Date: Vermont ACP Chapter Annual Scientific Meeting September 29, 2023 at Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe, VT
The Vermont ACP Chapter's Annual Scientific Meeting will occur on Friday, September 29, 2023. We are planning for an in person meeting. We will again host a poster competition for resident and student members.
Update your medical knowledge, engage with colleagues, and receive 5 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits and 5 MOC points.
Meeting details, agenda and registration information will be forthcoming.
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Primary Care Sports Medicine and
Wilderness Medicine Conference October 15 – 17, 2023 Delta Hotel in South Burlington, VT
The 2023 Primary Care Sports Medicine and Wilderness Medicine is designed to update knowledge and skills in the diagnosis and management of common sports medicine and wilderness medicine problems. Topics will include discussions of medical and orthopedic issues. There will be ample opportunity for participants to ask questions and interact with faculty, who hail from the University of Vermont Health Network and local community. The teaching program includes lectures and workshops.
Registration
information, full agenda and accreditation details can be found here.
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Northern New England Neurological Society Annual Meeting
October 20th - 21st, 2023
Killington Grand Hotel and Resort, Killington, VT
The 2023 NNENS Annual Meeting will take place at the Killington Grand Hotel and Resort and offer updates on the latest treatments and therapeutic options available across the neurology field. This event is open to physicians, past and present neurology residents, nurses and nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other neuroscience professionals. You do not need to be a NNENS member to participate. Registration information, full agenda, and accreditation details can be found here.
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Neurology for the Non-Neurologist October 20, 2023
Killington Grand Hotel and Resort, Killington, VT
The Neurology for the
Non-Neurologist conference offers the most up-to-date information regarding the
treatment of neurologic problems in the primary care setting. This conference
focuses on how to diagnose and treat common neurological disorders, order and
interpret appropriate diagnostic studies, and provides a guide for therapy and
patient care. Primary care physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician
assistants, and other medical professionals with an interest in neurology are encouraged
to attend. Registration information, full agenda, and accreditation details can be found here.
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Osteoporosis Update for Primary Care November 2, 2023
Hampton Inn Conference Center, Colchester, VT
This conference is designed to improve the
skills of the primary healthcare team, as they are often the first to encounter
patients who have (or are at risk of developing) osteoporosis. A wide spectrum
of diagnostic, management and treatment options will be presented. Topics will
include: osteoporosis treatment and fractures, physical therapy and bone
health, glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis, and risks, evaluation and
treatment for postmenopausal osteoporosis. Registration information, full agenda, and accreditation details can be found here.
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Register Now for the 210th Annual and Collaborative Meeting November 3-4, 2023
The 210th VMS Annual Meeting will be held on November 3rd and 4th in person at Topnotch Resort, Stowe, VT, with virtual options. The weekend will be filled with educational content, time spent with colleagues, policy-setting meetings, and the opportunity to honor physicians and other health care leaders across the state.
Register here and nominate Vermont leaders who have provided outstanding contributions to the medical profession, to health organizations and to the welfare of the public for a VMS Leadership Award here.
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New England Rural Health Association's Annual Fall Conference
"New Horizons in Rural Health Equity"
November 8-9, 2023
Killington Grand Resort Hotel, Killington VT
This conference is an opportunity for rural healthcare professionals, hospital administrators, educators, students and community leaders to learn from experts in rural topics, and to network with each other. Designed to involve all sectors that impact the health of people in rural New England, this multidisciplinary event gives attendees the opportunity to delve into specific areas of interest or participate in sessions spanning a variety of topic areas.
Register today for NERHA's Fall 2023 Conference and learn more here.
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CPT & RBRVS 2024 Annual Symposium
November 15-17, 2023
CPT & RBRVS 2024 Annual Symposium is the world's only medical coding conference where attendees learn about the upcoming changes to the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set and payment policies directly from members of the AMA-convened CPT Editorial Panel, AMA/Specialty Society Relative Value Scale Update Committee (RUC), and CPT and RUC Advisors.
Join virtually to get the first look at the 2024 CPT code set with guidance from the experts, earn continuing education credits, and join over a thousand of your peers for premier coding education at the CPT & RBRVS Symposium!
Register with early bird discounted rates through September 30th here.
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For more information about offerings from UVM
CMIE, visit here. |
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